Chippewa Lake, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44215
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,162
- 567/sq mi High-density area
- $80,893
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chippewa Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 567
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44215 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44215 (Chippewa Lake, OH) rose +24.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.8 in 2023 to 201.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44215 covers 3.8 square miles in Chippewa Lake, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,162 residents on file, a density of 567 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,893 (11% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,260. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,900 (13% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,113; 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44215 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 44215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chippewa Lake, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44215.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44215, Chippewa Lake, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,162
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
567
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44215?
39.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,893
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,260
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44215 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Chippewa Lake, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,893 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,307housing units
1,307
Total Housing Units
1,035
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,900
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,113
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.3%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44215 have increased 24.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 133 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 149 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 167 |
| 2023 | -3.2% | 162 |
| 2024 | +24.3% | 201 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 44215, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,923,000.
20
Businesses
84
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44215 vs 44273 →
ZIP 44215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44256
Medina (44256)
62,039 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44273 6,718
Seville (44273)
6,718 residents
- 44254 4,833
Lodi (44254)
4,833 residents
- 44217 4,142
Creston (44217)
4,142 residents
- 44253 3,218
Litchfield (44253)
3,218 residents
- 44215 2,162
Chippewa Lake (44215)
2,162 residents
- 44214 2,076
Burbank (44214)
2,076 residents
- 44276 1,906
Sterling (44276)
1,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44215 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44215 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44273 | Seville, OH | 6,718 | 3.2 mi |
| 44251 | Westfield Center, OH | 850 | 3.2 mi |
| 44256 | Medina, OH | 62,039 | 5.2 mi |
| 44217 | Creston, OH | 4,142 | 8.0 mi |
| 44254 | Lodi, OH | 4,833 | 6.4 mi |
| 44276 | Sterling, OH | 1,906 | 9.8 mi |
| 44214 | Burbank, OH | 2,076 | 9.7 mi |
| 44270 | Rittman, OH | 8,890 | 9.8 mi |
| 44253 | Litchfield, OH | 3,218 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44215, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,162 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44215 in?
ZIP code 44215 (Chippewa Lake) is located in Medina County, Ohio. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44215?
ZIP code 44215 in Chippewa Lake, OH has a population of 2,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44215?
The median household income in ZIP 44215 is $80,893, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44215?
The median home value in ZIP 44215 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44215 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44215?
ZIP code 44215 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44215 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44215 increased by 24.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44215?
In ZIP code 44215, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44215 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44215?
In ZIP code 44215, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44215 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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